Public Art

Saskatoon's permanent collection numbers 40 outdoor works of art, most of which were acquired by donation. Several major pieces were commissioned and purchased with funding from the Government of Canada as a result of Saskatoon being named a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2006.

For more information, contact the City's Arts and Culture Consultant at 306-657-8671.

Request for Qualifications

Artists and filmmakers are invited to submit a proposal to create a 3 minute (short) film or video that captures the unique cultural vibe of Saskatoon. The short will be used as part of the lead-up promotion to the Creative City Network of Canada Summit being held in Saskatoon in October of 2019.

The budget for this project is $10,000.

Deadline for submissions is 2 pm, Monday, October 2, 2017.

This project is made possible by the generous support of the Province of Saskatchewan through the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport.

Placemaker Program

The City, in partnership with the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), manages the Placemaker Program to add significance to civic spaces through temporary public art. These temporary exhibits transform public spaces and engage with audiences to promote an appreciation for contemporary art practices. All artwork is considered annually and selected by the Public Art Advisory Committee. Artists can submit any medium. Preference is given to submissions by emerging artists and pieces that reflect Saskatoon's unique sense of place through its people, history, culture or landform.

We are the River, Susan Shantz and Barbara Reimer, Downtown & Riversdale
This art project aims to highlight the vital connection between Saskatoon residents and the South Saskatchewan River. Photos of people holding statements about their personal and collective relationship with the river have been taken at various events throughout the summer and are being displayed on billboards in the downtown and Riversdale areas, as well as on social media.

Untitled, Emmanuel Jarus, First Nations Bank (224 - 4th Avenue South)
The concept of the mural is being developed in collaboration with the Yellow Quill First Nation, who owns the building. The mural will be installed later in August.

Community Art

The City, in partnership with the Riversdale Business Improvement District, invited artists to submit proposals to create works of art for the 20th Street West traffic signal cabinets. Proposals were submitted for new work, in any appropriate media, to enhance the traffic cabinets and enliven public space along 20th Street West. Innovative proposals were high-quality and original, from emerging and established artists that interpreted the importance of Riversdale’s past, present and future. Please see the Request for Proposals for more information.

To see an example of one of the completed cabinets, drawn and painted by artist Jinzhe Cui, please click here.

Commemorations and Monuments

A commemoration is the honouring of the memory of a person, place, event, or idea. Generally speaking, commemorations are public, tangible and of significant interest or meaning to residents of Saskatoon. In 2013, Saskatoon City Council adopted a comprehensive policy to govern requests for commemorative art, statues, and monuments in Saskatoon.

Individuals and organizations interested in funding, designing and donating a public commemoration or monument are strongly encouraged to first read the Step by Step Guide to Commemorations in Saskatoon and then contact the City's Arts and Culture Consultant at 306-657-8671.